National Diary of EventsThis list shows events for all states, in date sequence. If you would like to see only the events for a particular state, click on one of the Quick Links on the right. If there is a flyer for an event, you can see the full-size flyer by clicking on either the small flyer image in the list below, or the event name. You will then be able to page through all flyers if desired. To have your Square Dance event added to the diary, click here and send us the details (and a flyer if you have one) Please advise us if you find that any of the details below are incorrect. |
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| Aug 2026 | State | Event Details | Flyer | Contact |
| Fri 7 Aug to Sun 9 Aug |
QLD | Queensland Callers' Association 42ND QUEENSLAND STATE SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION Deception Bay Community Hall, 2 Raymond Tce Your Highway to FUN Friday 7pm Rounds, 7:30pm Mainstream & Plus Saturday 1pm Plus & A, 2:30pm Mainstream & Plus, 6:30pm Rounds, 7pm Mainstream & Plus Sunday 1pm Plus & A, 3pm Mainstream & Plus For the Qld State Square Dance Convention 2026, we're setting the stage for a fantastic journey: Slogan: 'Get Your Kicks in 2026 - Your Highway to FUN!' Theme: Travel - by road, rail, air, sea or on foot Colours are red, white and blue Costumes: The red, white and blue colours and travel theme should provide a dazzling spectacle. The door is open to a creative range of costume ideas - cars, trucks, trains, planes, boats, hot air balloons, bicycles, motorbikes, hiking gear or even your favourite holiday destination. Get busy getting your gear ready now! Music: There is a real goldmine of travel themed-songs. Expect to hear some of your favourite songs at this convention. Convention tickets ($60) are available online at 2026qssdc.weebly.com or at the door on arrival. Session tickets ($15) are also available at the door. Convention tickets |
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| Fri 14 Aug to Sun 16 Aug |
SA | Acey Squares 20TH BIRTHDAY Naracoorte Primary School Hall, Park Terrace, Naracoorte Guest callers including Graham Elliott, Les Tulloch, Di Ashton, and others Theme: Black n white with a dash of colour Full Weekend Ticket $40 Per Person Friday 14 Aug 7.30pm Dancing - $15 Saturday 15 Aug Midday Lunch at Kincraig Hotel 2.30pm Dancing - fun session workshop 7.30pm Dancing - $20 Sunday 16 Aug 8am - Midday Breakfast followed by dancing - $5 Registrations to PO Box 1222 Naracoorte SA 5271 |
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Chris ph: 0410 057 955 Alan ph: 0417 820 134 |
| Fri 28 Aug to Sun 30 Aug |
SA | South Australian Square Dance Society 49TH SOUTH AUSTRALIAN STATE SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION Lutheran Peace Hall, 62 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, SA Guest caller Chris Froggatt (NSW) Theme: Down by the River The caravan park has no more cabins left, the Palms & Second Street are gone as well plus the Loxton Courthouse accommodation is also taken. The Early Bird will finish at the end of May. Registration form (487KB PDF) Accommodation Info (191KB PDF) |
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Karen Dempsey ph: 0411 619 680 Website Book Online |
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| Sat 12 Sep | SA | Steel City Squares 1ST BIRTHDAY Uniting Church Hall, Peters Street, Whyalla Playford 2pm - 10pm $25 per person Mainstream & some Plus Homemade Soups 5 - 6.30pm Supper 9.30pm Tea Coffee or Milo Raffle $1 per ticket Soft Drinks $2 For catering: please ring or email (Graham) 0427 973 226 SCSWHYALLA@GMAIL.COM Have a great weekend in Whyalla. Join us on Saturday for fun fellowship and DANCING. Be colourful & dress up for Spring. |
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Graham ph: 0427 973 226 |
| Fri 25 Sep to Sun 27 Sep |
NSW | Square and Round Dance Association of NSW Inc. 46TH NSW STATE SQUARE DANCE & ROUND DANCE CONVENTION Bathurst Panthers Club - 132 Piper Street, Bathurst 2795 Under the stars, Out in the sticks, Come join us in 2026 Register before 22nd September 2025 - $65 23rd September 2025 to 30th June 2026 - $75 From 1st July 2026 - $90 No charge for junior dancers under 15 as at 25th September 2026, or for non-dancers. Theme night - Sunday is our dress up night with the theme of "Amongst the Stars" Registration form (1.2MB PDF) |
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| Fri 2 Oct to Sun 4 Oct |
NSW | Hunter Valley Square Dance Society HUNTER VALLEY OCTOBER WEEKEND Wallsend Memorial Hall, 54 Cowper Street Wallsend, NSW 2287 Feature Caller Steve Turner Rounds with Anne Glazier Early Bird $50 pp until 30th Nov 2025 $60 from December 1st Sunday lunch included with weekend ticket Registration form (237KB PDF) |
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Lynne ph: 0421 606 475 Colin ph: 0421 606 474 |
| Fri 23 Oct to Sun 25 Oct |
NSW | Northern NSW Square Dance Association TAMWORTH WEEKEND Salvation Army Hall, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Rd Feature call James Reid Rounds with Ed Coleman Friday 7pm - 10pm Saturday 2pm - 5pm and 7pm - 10pm Sunday 10am - 12pm Lunch on Sunday included in the weekend ticket $60 weekend ticket Session prices on Registration form Registration form (174KB PDF) |
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Malcolm ph: 0437 261 826 |
| Fri 30 Oct to Sun 1 Nov |
SA | Pine City Twirlers 43RD BIRTHDAY Full Weekend of Dancing only is $60 or $55 before Sept 30th. Registration form (582KB PDF) |
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Heather ph: 0405 107 524 Coral ph: 0407 611 369 |
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| Sat 27 Feb to Sun 28 Feb |
NSW | Northern NSW Square Dance Association KENDALL PLUS GETAWAY Feature caller Matthew Mills Early bird price before 31/12/26 $40 After that is $45 Session times Saturday 1.00 - 3.30pm and 7.00 - 10.00pm Sunday A1 10am Sunday 1.00 - 3.30pm and 7.00 - 9.00pm Registration form (209KB PDF) |
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Malcolm ph: 0437 261 826 |
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| Mon 12 Apr to Wed 14 Apr |
VIC | 2027 AUSTRALIAN ROUND DANCE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Webbcona Bowls Club, 996 Grevillea Road, Wendouree, Ballarat. Victoria Next door to "The Ballarat Minerdome" venue for the 67th ANSDC Learning, Sharing and Fellowship Special Guests: Randy & Marie Preskitt, Everett, WA, USA The Conference is open to all Cuers, Callers and Dancers Education during the day Relax at the Evening Dance Parties on Monday & Tuesday If you are unable to attend the Conference but would like to attend the Dance Parties the Entrance Fee is $ 5.00 per person per night. Finish the Conference on Wednesday evening with a farewell dinner and a chance to unwind with friends. Full details are included in the Conference information Conference Cost: $75 Arda Members or $105 Non-Members |
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ARDA Secretary ph: 0427 135 442 |